The federal character principe as an instrument of national integration in Nigeria

This study examines the impact of Federal Character Principle on
National Integration with focus on Nigeria. It seeks to ascertain whether the
principle has positive impact on national integration. Furthermore, it examines
how effective the operation of the principle in Nigeria has been in fostering
national integration.
The study also aims at ascertaining whether or not there is a marked
difference in the perception of, or attitude to, federal character principle by
different ethnic groups in Nigeria. Finally, it seeks to find ways of making the
principle achieve the objective of promoting national integration in the country.
In order to achieve the purpose of this study several hypotheses were
tested. Relying on effective sample size of four hundred and sixty four, these
hypotheses were subjected to scientific test. The questionnaire method of data
collection was used to elicit pertinent information from respondents. Statistical
percentages and descriptive methods were used to analyse the data.